Soothing Lavendar For Soothing You

Lavendar is not only a gorgeous color, but is also an old (and quite effective) plant for soothing raw nerves and calming the body.  It is therefore, also a great plant for inducing sleep.

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Exercise + Relaxation = Sleep

If you have had a chance to read the “Sleeping Secrets Exposed” report then you may have already noted that excercise is an important part of any good sleep routine.  It is a part of our body’s daily function and can really assist to burn off excess stress and energy that prevent us from sleeping properly.

Meditation too, has been identified as a useful treatment for insomnia and this requires concentration, deep breathing and sometimes some kind of visualisation as well as a good focus on releasing your muscles and letting go of stress.

One powerful way to combine both of these techniques to give your insomnia-busting a boost is through yoga.

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Taking A Walk With A Guide

Guided imagery is a meditation technique widely considered to assist with relaxation, stress relief and promoting good sleep.

It is a technique that usually starts with deep breathing and other deep breathing exercises.

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Get Into The (Snoozing) Groove

One of the techniques that promotes a relaxing vibe and good night’s sleep is music.  Of course, your usual taste in music may not send you off to sleep, but I think that’s all the more reason to try something new and find the music (beats…) that will send you snoozing

I am not a ‘groovy’ person by nature, but a friend of mine is and she suggested I try listening to something called “Ambient Electronica“.  I discovered that this is also called ‘downbeat’ or ‘chillout’ music and I found it strangely compelling.

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Is It All About the Light?

Many of you may have heard of the impact of light (or lack of it) on our bodies via the discovery of S.A.D (that’s seasonal affective disorder).  Just as lack of light during winter can impact our mood, so light can have a positive “re-setting” function on our circadian rhythms (the cycles of our body – especially sleep).

The circadian rhythm is more a function of darkness and light rather than actual time of day. Bright light can discourage drowsiness, and darkness can cause sleepiness, day or night. Light therapy is a treatment used for people who suffer from circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Your body has an internal clock that tells it when it is time to be asleep and when it is time to be awake.

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